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Desmond Barnett

LMHC TORRETTA MENTAL HEALTH COUNSELOR PLLC
Specialties: Anxiety, Depression, Trauma, Transgender Issues, Life Transitions,
Insurance: Aetna, Cigna, 1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund, BlueCross and BlueShield, Healthfirst,

Introduction

Hi, my name is Desmond and I am a licensed mental health professional. I work with my clients to help them explore their life transitions, trauma, gender identity, overcome internalized shame and stigma, and develop the skills and resilience needed to thrive in a world that is often hostile to trans/gender non-conforming persons. My treatment modalities and interventions include: CBT, Existential, and ACT.

GENDER Male
PRONOUNS He/Him/His
RACE & ETHNICITY White, Hispanic/Latinx

Highlights

  • Accepting new clients
  • Available on nights
  • Offers free consultation
  • Telehealth appointments
  • Accepts online payments and insurance

Licenses

  • LMHC #014754 (NY)

Specialties

Additional focus areas


Treatment Approaches


Population focus

Appointment types

  • Individuals
  • Families

Communities

  • Trans & Non-Binary
  • LGBTQIA+
  • Racial Justice/Equity
  • Altered State of Consciousness

Age groups

  • Teenagers (12-18)
  • Young Adults (18-24)
  • Adults (24+)

Languages

  • English

Payment options Free intro call available

Pay with insurance

Desmond Barnett accepts these insurance providers. What you pay depends on your plan.
  • Aetna
  • Cigna
  • 1199 SEIU National Benefit Fund
  • BlueCross and BlueShield
  • Healthfirst
  • Humana

Pay out-of-pocket

  • Individual $125
  • Family/Couples $150

Locations

Video Office

Frequently asked questions

Is Desmond Barnett accepting new clients and do they offer online appointment requests? Desmond Barnett is currently accepting new clients but has not enabled online booking.
Does Desmond Barnett offer telehealth appointments? Desmond Barnett does offer telehealth appointments.
What areas does Desmond Barnett specialize in? Desmond Barnett specializes in the following areas: Abuse Survivors, ADD/ADHD, Anxiety, Borderline Personality, Depression, Existential Crisis, LGBTQIA+, Life Coaching, Life Transitions, Parenting, Transgender Issues, and Trauma.

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